A crowd gathered near the corner of S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Yamhill Street in Portland, during the Rose Festival parade. The Pioneer Courthouse building can be seen on the right side of the street (negative 2 of 26).

A western themed float at an Elks convention parade in Portland, in front of church at 933 S.W. Clay Street, at S.W. 10th Avenue. Decorated with plants and a corral with a horse, several people on the float are dressed in western wear (negative 9 of 23).

A Portland Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an eagle and American flag. “America” and “Pasadena” are written on the sides of the float using flowers. A young man in the hat is riding next to the flag (negative 1 of 13).

Two women, in what appear to be wedding gowns, sit atop of Portland Rose Festival float in the shape of a cake. A peacock made of flowers can be seen behind them (11 of 13).

Young women wearing kimonos on top of a Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an American flag and globe. The women are waving flags and doves can be seen over the globe (negative 9 of 13).

A Meadowland Dairy parade float during the Portland Rose Festival. A cow, two women, and people dressed as milkmen can be seen on the horse-drawn float, which is next to the Willamette River and Harbor Drive (negative 2 of 39).

A float for the Hollywood District at the Portland Rose Festival and Multnomah Stadium. A man dressed as a clown rides atop of cow (?) made of flowers, while two other women in dressed sit on raised chairs next to a flower tent (negative 32 of 39).

The Victoria Girls Drill Corps, from Victoria, British Columbia, performing at the Portland Rose Festival parade. A woman at the front holds a banner, with a marching band in matching costumes standing behind (negative 34 of 39).

Two women rid atop a Shell parade float during the Portland Rose Festival. Both are wearing ballet costumes while standing on either side of a leaping tiger, made from flowers (negative 5 of 39).

People gathered on Main Street in Vancouver for the Cenaqua parade. A tractor pulls a trailer down the middle of the street, while others walk behind. The National Bank of Commerce building can be seen at the right side of the street. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 13, 1950 (negative 2 of 12).

A parade float for Washington Grange #82 drives down Main Street in Vancouver during the Cenaqua parade. A military jeep is pulling a trailer, on which is built a wooden cabin. A crowd can be seen at the other side of the street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 13, 1950 (negative 8 of 12).

People walk down a street pushing or pulling hand carts during the Pendleton Round-Up, most likely for a parade. Several of the women are wearing bonnets and western dresses (negative 5 of 24).

Three teenager at the 1951 Junior Portland Rose Festival parade sitting on the side of the street and wearing costumes. One wears a sombrero while the others hobo outfits. The boy at the right holds a cardboard sign that reads “Eat at Joe’s” (negative 10 of 27).

People stand along the side of a road in Portland for an Armistice Day parade. The barrels of two rolling artillery guns can be seen in front of the spectators (negative 1 of 11).

Children preparing for a parade on N. Morris Street in Portland. A young child, wearing a crown, is on a wooden wagon while another stands at the right side of the frame with a toy gun. Another child wears a bonnet and stands on the sidewalk (negative 2 of 9).

Children preparing for a parade on N. Morris Street in Portland. A child stands next to an open garage door wearing a paper clown mask, while a parent prepares another child in a wagon (negative 7 of 9).

Parade floats at Multnomah Stadium during the 1952 Portland Rose Festival. A group of young women, wearing matching costumes, wave from a “Clackamas 4-H” float, built in the shape of a ship (negative 8 of 38).

A float being pulled down an unidentified street during the 1952 Portland Junior Rose Festival parade. Two children, both holding umbrellas, are waving from the float, which features flower festooned spires (negative 1 of 22).

A float being pulled down an unidentified street during the 1952 Portland Junior Rose Festival parade. Two boys pull a small float with a paper mache dog, as people hold umbrellas and watch from the side of the street (negative 5 of 22).

A parade on S.W. Broadway in Portland, celebrating a visit by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Taken from a high angle and looking downward, Eisenhower can be seen waving the back of an automobile, as a crowd lines either side of the street (negative 5 of 5).

A majorette during a fairy tale parade in downtown Portland. She holds a baton under one arm, while the other appears in motion. The side of her skirt in is the air. A building with columns can be seen at the right side of the street (negative 1 of 9).

A child, wearing a large paper mache dog mask and coverall suit, leans towards a group of other children during the fairy tale parade in Portland. A young child appears to be leaning away from the mask as several women smile downward at him (negative 5 of 9).

Oregon Governor Douglas Mckay waving from the back of an automobile during a parade in his honor in downtown Portland. He smiles and raises one arm in the air, waving a hat (negative 10 of 16).

A parade on S.W. Broadway in downtown Portland, for Oregon Governor Douglas Mckay. Three police officers ride motorcycles, followed by a police marching band. At the front of the band is a uniformed officer carrying a “Portland Police” flag (negative 5 of 16).

A young woman seated on a parade float during the 1953 Portland Rose Festival. She wears rubber boots and holds fishing gear, including a pole and net. Fishing lures are attached to her brimmed hat (negative 2 of 11).

Two people peer out of a large pumpkin during the 1953 Portland Rose Festival parade. The two young women smile from the eyes of the pumpkin, which appears to be rolling down a rain soaked street (negative 1 of 8).

Majorettes from the Gilbert Twirlers during the 1953 Junior Rose Festival in Portland. Three majorettes stand at the front of the group holding a banner, while the others stand in a group behind, wearing uniforms and carrying batons. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 10 of 10).

People preparing for a water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. Boats are lined up along a dock at “Warren Nash’s Outboard Marina” on the Willamette River, with the Burnside Bridge visible to the south. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 3 of 4).